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"Voting is not magic. Democracy is not magic. But it is the medicine we needed to cure the ills in our society. And it worked." - @StaceyAbrams
#KPUxAbrams
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This is Cindy Bear. She was nervous about finals. Not anymore, thanks to her new study group. 13/10, would give extra credit cc: @dog_rates
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AU is carbon neutral! We are the first university in the US to achieve this sustainability goal, and we did it two years ahead of schedule. #CarbonNeutralAU
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AU has joined 58 other universities around the nation in signing an amicus brief in support of the Harvard/MIT lawsuit challenging the new government policy restricting access and opportunities for international students american.edu/media/news/2020…
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.@SylviaBurwell has been named American University’s 15th president. bit.ly/AU15thPresident
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Wonk, as seen on last night's @Jeopardy!
ALT Jeopardy clue: A Washington, D.C. university honors this policy expert "of the year"
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"When we educate girls, it helps reduce poverty, it helps address climate change... We have to fight for those girls," @Malala #AUWonkMalala
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.@FLOTUS Michelle Obama & @laurawbush take the stage with @BobWoodruff at America's First Ladies Conference #FLOTUS
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.@Malala Yousafzai is AU's 2017 Wonk of the Year! The activist will accept the award in Bender Arena on September 25. #AUWonkMalala
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It's official! @WonkCat won the most votes and was named the People's Choice winner in @Washingtonian's Cutest Cat Contest 2019!! A true feline legend.
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AU students are active, engaged citizens. We're proud to be ranked as the #1 campus with the Most Politically Active Students in the nation by @ThePrincetonRev this year! princetonreview.com/college-…
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Congratulations to @AU_SOC alumna @szirinsky, who has been named president of @CBSNews, making her the first-ever woman to hold the position. Susan started her career at CBS when she was still an AU student. washingtonpost.com/nation/20…
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After weighing the many considerations, we are announcing that all AU students who reside on-campus or come to campus for any reason in the fall will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. american.edu/ocl/healthcente…
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AU will #ActOnClimate to reach carbon neutrality by 2020. #WeAreStillIn and will honor the #ParisAgreement. bit.ly/2sOt2pk
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AU alumna @SarahEMcBride just became the first openly transgender person to speak at a major party convention
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.@DrIbram will join AU as a prof of history and int'l rel and founding director of Anti-Racist Research & Policy Ctr bit.ly/2qsoWpu
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Fifty-five years ago this week, President John F. Kennedy delivered the commencement address at AU in 1963, where he spoke of creating "peace for all men and women--not merely peace in our time but peace for all time" #tbt
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Following spring break, AU will temporarily shift to online classes for three weeks. The university will remain open and we are ensuring support for students, faculty, and staff. Critical functions for teaching, research, and other services will continue. american.edu/president/annou…
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American University is proud to announce the 2019 Spring Commencement speakers:
@staceyabrams, former Minority Leader of the Georgia State House of Representatives and founder of @fairfightaction, will speak at the @AU_SPA ceremony. #2019AUGrad
ALT Stacey Abrams
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AU Alert: ALL CLEAR. SEARCHES HAVE CONCLUDED. ALL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ARE NOW DEEMED SECURE. LOCKDOWN RELEASED. UNIVERSITY IS RETURNING TO NORMAL OPERATIONS.
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The Eagles are Patriot League CHAMPIONS!!! Congratulations, @AU_WBasketball! 🏆🦅
FINAL | #AUWBB overcomes Navy 58-49 to become the new @PatriotLeague CHAMPIONS!
@ckcarl43 - 20 pts, 8 rebounds
@emily_kinneston - 14 pts, 9 rebounds
@Michaeljaila - 4 pts, 9 rebounds
.340 - FG%
.375 - 3FG%
38 - Rebounds
#AUEagles #Champions #NCAAbound
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10 confederate flag posters w/cotton attached were reported on campus. We will not be deterred by this cowardly act. american.edu/president/diver…
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#AmericanU President @SylviaBurwell has been named one of @washingtonian's Most Powerful Women in Washington 2017. washingtonian.com/2017/10/13…
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AU is proud to announce District Scholars, $3 million in full scholarships for high-achieving DC students, that will cover tuition, room, board, and fees for 10 students each year starting in fall 2020 washingtonpost.com/local/edu…
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As part of our comprehensive commitment to sustainability, American University has divested all public fossil fuel investments from our endowment #CarbonNeutralAU
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Actor @TonyGoldwyn spoke about Scandal, criminal justice reform at #AllAUWeekend, interviewed by Prof Stef Woods @citygirlblogs #KPUGoldwyn
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❄️ Snow looks good on you, AU! ❄️
ALT Kay Spiritual Life center and its labyrinth in a foot of snow
ALT Kerwin Hall in the snow
ALT Snow-covered campus of the Washington College of Law
ALT Students walking on the quad under snow-blanketed trees and a blue sky
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We will protect #DACA students to full extent of the law. AU policies guard privacy, safety of all in our community bit.ly/2x7ffjC
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In memory of the graduates of American University who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
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🐱 Wonk Cat, one of our campus cats, makes a debut in the @washingtonpost washingtonpost.com/news/grad…
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The Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson is delivering the commencement address. Watch now: bit.ly/3nVQAX3
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The next Founders Week speaker is @MeenaHarris, CEO of @phenomenalwoman and author of "Ambitious Girl" on Thursday at 7pm, moderated by @AUAntiracismCtr managing director @christineaplatt
Register: bit.ly/FoundersxHarris
#FoundersxHarris
Join Founders Week and the Kennedy Political Union, in partnership with the ARPC as we invite Meena Harris, CEO of Phenomenal and NYT Bestselling Author or Ambitious Girl to speak virtually at American University on Thursday, February 25th at 7 PM.
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On the move! AU is ranked higher than ever in @usnews this year, 69th among the top 100 schools. bit.ly/2h3W7sf
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Congrats to @AmericanUAlum Charlie Wachtel on his #Oscars win!
Charlie Wachtel, @AmericanU and SOC alum, wins Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay with co-writers David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott, and Spike Lee. Congratulations, Charlie & team.
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We're live-tweeting @SylviaBurwell's conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci during #AUFamilyWeek
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This fall, AU will launch a new Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies, dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion programming, teaching, and scholarship american.edu/cas/au-launchin…
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Former president @BarackObama and House Speaker @NancyPelosi are coming to AU for an event marking 10 years of the #AffordableCareAct in SIS Atrium from 12:30-3:30pm on March 23!
ALT President Barack Obama speaking at American University
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The AU community sends thoughts and prayers to all who were affected by the shooting in Alexandria, Va. this morning.
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Due to evolving health conditions and government requirements, AU will offer fall semester undergraduate and graduate courses online with no residential experience. We will be updating the FAQ and providing additional details going forward american.edu/president/annou…
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"I believe that your legacy will be determined by how big a life and how impactful a life that you live. And I think you can change the world."
- @JohnKasich #AUWonkKasich
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This morning, @SylviaBurwell was on #MorningJoe to announce the launch of @AUSineInstitute. "What we hope to accomplish is to convene, collaborate, and communicate, and do that in a way that is around the substance and in a non-partisan way." #SineAtAU piped.video/tDADPf30bYo
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We are excited to announce another milestone achievement this week! American University has achieved R1 status, which recognizes our very high research activity and places us among the nation’s top research institutions!
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AU Alert: The National Zoo has reported an escaped female bobcat. Do not approach. Report sightings to the National Zoo at 202-633-7362.
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"We have to encourage women to participate in society. It will benefit women [and] men. It will benefit the world," @Malala #AUWonkMalala
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Can't get enough of the campus #cherryblossom and other blooming trees
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.@StaceyAbrams emphasizes that @FairFightAction is not doing this work alone, mentioning the @ACLU and other civil rights organizations. "We convened, we worked together. We were proud at Fair Fight to convene these groups." #KPUxAbrams
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Welcome back, AU! Take a walk with President @SylviaBurwell – you never know who you’ll run into! #AUWelcome
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Congrats to @AmericanUAlum Andre Ingram (@AndreIngram_20), who just signed a 10-day contract with the @Lakers for their upcoming road trip! 🏀
And here's Andre's interview with @AU_AmericanMag after he rose to the big leagues last year: american.edu/magazine/andre-…
Andre Ingram has signed a 10-day contract with the Lakers!
Are we going to get an epic Ingram game part two in LA?
In the meantime, check out 'Star for a Night: The Andre Ingram Story' on SI TV: si.tv/series/si-under-the-co…
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The Eagles are headed to the big dance! Congratulations @AU_MBasketball on being Patriot League champions! #LetsGoAU
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AU will have a presence in the Biden White House. At least four @AmericanUAlum, as well as @AU_SIS distinguished visiting research fellow @AmbassadorRice, are set to join the new president’s team. american.edu/news/au-eagles-…
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AU is proud to announce a collaboration with @SpecialOlympics, which will include research and educational initiatives focused on people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
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While we know these are difficult times, we want to take a moment to announce some happy news: We have sent out @AUAdmission decisions to our new class of AU Eagles and are excited to welcome them to the AU family #NewAUEagle #AU2024
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We are proud to announce the launch of The Sine Institute of Policy and Politics. @AUSineInstitute will bring together experts and top scholars with students to promote common ground and bipartisan policy solutions. #SineAtAU bit.ly/2Q1q0JL
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Amazing! Matt Centrowitz wins gold! #Rio2016
Centrowitz's dad, Matt - Olympian and coach at @AmericanU - PRICELESS as his son wins #GOLD! nbc4dc.com/D0FQe4a
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AU's @WonkCat is a star! 🤩 For winning @Washingtonian's Cutest Cat in DC 2019 (People's Choice), the magazine sent a mock cover and featured everyone's favorite campus cat in a spread in their April issue!
ALT Washingtonian magazine cover featuring a long-haired black and white tuxedo cat. Cover reads: The coolest cat in town! Washingtonian, April 2019, Cutest Cat Wonk-Cat
ALT Page of Washingtonian magazine featuring long-haired black and white tuxedo cat
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AU Alert: Reports of armed intruder near campus. Lock doors & stay away from windows-If outside, leave campus immediately-Police responding. More info to follow
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We've been featuring #2020AUGrad and photographer @tedchaffman's images of campus and DC on Instagram — here's a sampling of some of his favorite campus shots. You can see more photos from him here: instagram.com/americanuniver…
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Following the election and a season of division, it is important for the AU Community to come together. AU is your home; you are not alone.
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This morning, American University honored veterans in a ceremony on the Quad. Thank you for your service to our country.
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Welcome to #AmericanU, Class of 2020! We can't wait to spend the next four years with you! 👋👋👋 #AU2020
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Welcome to the world, little eaglet! 🐣
WHOA! DC6’s mesmerized after its first glimpse of the DCeaglecam fan club. Watch LIVE! #americaneaglefoundation #dceaglecam #baldeagles #DC
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Congratulations to our @AU_WBasketball team for winning the @PatriotLeague Tournament Championship! Go Eagles 🦅 🏀 🏆
CHAMPS ON OUR HOME COURT! 🏆
With a 65-54 win over Bucknell we are @PatriotLeague Champions for the 3rd time in program history and we are GOING DANCING!!! 💃
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Hey there, Hof Cat! Nice to meet you, too. Hope you are enjoying this lovely Caturday afternoon! -Wonk Cat 🐾
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Some excited AU staff have decorated campus for Game 5 tonight! #ALLCAPS
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The @USnews latest rankings are out! AU’s undergraduate teaching ranks 25th in the nation, and the university placed 76th in national universities, up a notch from last year’s rankings. american.edu/media/news/2020…
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Happy first day of classes and welcome back, #AmericanU!
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Tune into the NBC Nightly News tonight to see AU student @MissMariaRose talk about @MEANSDatabase, the app she created that connects businesses with excess food with nearby hunger nonprofits
This college senior built an app that quickly connects businesses with leftovers to charities needing them. Today, the app can be used in 49 states.
@LesterHoltNBC will have more of her story tonight, on @NBCNightlyNews.
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Social entrepreneur and alum @marcalainb established @BanjHT, Haiti’s largest coworking space, to help strengthen his native country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Learn more about how the tech startup accelerator produces concrete results by visiting bit.ly/3SDJYe9
ALT A young man with dark hair and a goatee with a mustache stands in the center of the photo. He is smiling and looking at the camera. He's wearing a navy or black t-shirt with a logo that features the world, "Banj" in lower case letters and very rounded font. Above the company name is a logo of a red brain that looks slightly like a circuit.
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Incredibly proud of former @AUeagles player and @AmericanUAlum Andre Ingram, who made an unforgettable NBA debut last night after 10 years in the G League!
A debut 10 years in the making...
Andre Ingram finishes with 19 points (4-5 3PT), 3 rebounds, 3 blocks and a steal nitter.app/BleacherReport/status/…
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She said yes! @AU_SIS master's graduate Jenina Yates had a surprise proposal waiting for her after she walked across the stage #2017AUgrad
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🦅🏀 @AU_WBasketball refused to go down without a fight. So proud of the team and their historic season! #AUWBB #FamilyPassionExcellence #MarchMadness
FINAL | #AUWBB falls to No. 9️⃣ UCLA after a hard-fought battle in the #ncaaW First Round
A standing ovation for AU's history-making senior class highlighted the final seconds #ThankYouSeniors
#AUWBB 60, UCLA 71
#AUEagles #FamilyPassionExcellence
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Congratulations to the Class of 2020! We are so glad to share this virtual commencement celebration, featuring speaker @HenryLouisGates, with you. The entire community is incredibly proud of your accomplishments and resilience. #2020AUGrad american.edu/events/commence…
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You voted & it passed! Full-time AU students get unlimited Metro during school year as of fall 2016 (corrected)
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Huge congratulations to @AU_MSoccer on their 2021 Patriot League Championship - their first in 17 years!! 🏆
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Congratulations to @VPCampusLifeAU Fanta Aw on receiving a Centennial Medal from the Institute of International Education (@IIEglobal) in recognition of her exceptional service to the field of international education! #iie100
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Hundreds of #furloughed federal workers are at AU today attending a training held by @AU_SPA washingtonpost.com/education…
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